# carsten (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover carsten. Page: Feed: --- ## [Best new music 2025](https://carstenknoch.com/2025/12/best-new-music-2025/) _2025-12-30 · Carsten Knoch · carsten knoch – essays + ideas_ The year's best music, and a personal reflection on 2025, exactly 366 days after the last one. The post Best new music 2025 first appeared on carsten knoch - essays + ideas . ## [On the ritual use of personas in design](https://carstenknoch.com/2025/06/on-the-ritual-use-of-personas-in-design/) _2025-06-02 · Carsten Knoch · carsten knoch – essays + ideas_ What happens when a method meant to represent complexity becomes a performative shortcut instead? A critical look at the persona artifact in design work. The post On the ritual use of personas in design first appeared on carsten knoch - essays + ideas . ## [Best new music 2024](https://carstenknoch.com/2024/12/best-new-music-2024/) _2024-12-28 · Carsten Knoch · carsten knoch – essays + ideas_ A brief personal reflection followed by the traditional list of the best music that caught my ear during 2024. The post Best new music 2024 first appeared on carsten knoch - essays + ideas .